The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1887-02-13

will make his Washington debut al the National
Theatre Tomorrow evening i'll the romantic
tragedy oi "t laudiHn." j. probably the most
daring aud original of living actors. His work
is aggressive and generally cNcitcs the nntngon-
ism ni preiudiccd or unthinking persons.
"Cnudan' and "Clito" ARE great works, alto
gcther out of the ordinary rut of dramatic pro-
ductions. and his Interpretation of Hamlet" has
caused controversy among the litcrat I'M
clualcd i'll the history ui the drama. Though he
Is personally described nS modest and somewhat
difhdent man in private life. his public career
since h" emerged from the obscurity of his
prentice davs has been long cont nucl battle
with tradition and prejudice. He has fought his
way into popular favor in spite of the ohstruc-
tons that have been put in his path. conpucrng
hy dint of his strong convictions. his originality
and his ability. Mr.. Barrett came to this country
with the prestige of brilliant success and popi-
arity IN England. Within few years he had
trlumphcd over nadequncy OF talent and train
ing, and had gained u substantial footing on the
stage oi London. He had acquired gradually the
had established theatre which is only second in
rank to the theatre established by MI. Irving.
beginning. with melodramn, he driftcd finally
nnd inevitably into the poetic drama, and.
by easy and logical process. into the Shakospear-
can drama It. was II long step from "rhc Lights
and il not longer, IA more important step from
''Clnudian" To Hamlet" During his brief stay
IN Washingt9n " Mr. Barrett will appear in ',Claud-
ian on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Ham
let on Wednesday evening "Clito'' on Thursday
and Friday evenings and saturday matinee, and
day night. The story of "Caudinn' draws its in
sniration from the legend OF the Wandering Jew
aud it, derivatives. The interest of its plot cen.
tres in the fate of II man who, in punishment for
MI act of cruelty, is doomed to live forever
young. hut Weighted with II curse that inverts
blight, his very presence prsticntial. The chnr-
nctcr Of tidudidn is the legitimate offspring of
his period, less wicked than pcryerse through un-
ln.h fh.I,
than cvil-hcurted. II is thc wantonness of i'm
pulse that leads him 70 outbid poor husband for
pvcrwecning intolerance of his class that
makes him disregard their prayers and en-
treaties TO .pnre, their happiness. The people
the cave Of one of the early Christian priests.
whittier tidudiGn piirsucs her and slnys the aged
priest who would protect her. Then In his very
ccstncy OF cgotism falls upon his head the curse
Of the dying priest, And following close upon it
inliilment Of its hnlcinl prophecy in the death
OF Serena, whom. In defiance of his fate he
strives Ia benefit and kills. Thereafter it is n
story OF repentance, Of awakened conscience, of
the debt II has incurred, and finally gaining,
through scli-sncriicc' happincss i'll death.
-.
Comic opera, when Of good quality. il some
thing oi which we never tire, so the announce
| mcnt that we are to have at Albaugh's II week OF
"Erminic" by Rudolph Aronsons New York
Casino Company Is one which nruscs pleasant
in New York, where II had its two hundred and
iorticth performance last night, and where seats
are still selling two weeks in advance 50 there Is
no telling how long its run will last. The cnrc-
fully selected company which will give the opera
here is the only on" travelling from the Casino.
and II hn> won great applause from the public
and press oi Philadelphia The Pres. said It's first
appearance was "a genuine ovation" and that
no popular success such ns attended 'Ernnie
has ever been won in this city. An audience that
packed the house found enjoyment in the music
and unlimited chance for amusement IN the
action. Every member was rcdcmnndcd. aud a
continued artillery of laughter shook the rafters
Tho play oi Erminc' is the old story of 'Fiancc
u" Ionylnunc,' pcrsOnntcd 10y u stranger ucCi-
hcntnlly possessed Oi credentials and used in such
u manner that the whole turn oi the plot Is a
| tempo u lullaby WIN swnSlng accompaniment
| Of voice nnd body, n fascinating GavOttc, and u
really beautiful glcc Good Night song without
accompaniment nIr the chief vocal numbers
The duugu" spnIklcs with wit, and II Is, never
thclcss, safe iomnkc the prediction that 'Erninic
will play tO crowded houses ns long ms II remain,
= dnsh the costumes 9rc slimptuous unl
| rh" R'c0fd sad; I'll is entirely cr"ltnblc Ia III,
! composer, the scenic artists, and the costumes
/ that they have been nblc to surround the Hdvcn,
/ turrs OF the Ia,Cns with 50 much melody. pctur,
! c,qucnrss, nnd rlgcnntry OF high life. The Inu
/ sic Is lively tunUtul, clearly scored for Orrhcs
! tuh effects, and iull of ncndc phrases that stl
! stuck Ia thr memory. II "Nonplilics the EnglIsl
| school OF light opera although more dushing nnC
pTutontiOus In lis concerted passages. The sCor,
] fairly spnrklrd with vocal gems, The perform
nncc was fun ul Ngor und life. aud IN an the de
| tails of groupings hnrmony ui color and effect
| NCnC-- Dt ensemble there wis UyiuCDd "a complete
nu,- hnd thOluughn~-s that l"it nothing Ia be- de
sired 30
Tho annual hrnoht ui the Washington Rlk
uhr- place At tho National Theatre mex
| Thursday afternoon, ON which occasion the fol
lowing viii appear Nh Wilson liuTrctt an
al IA,
dplph Arun-un'- Casino Company In "ErIniniu,
Il, u. Graham, Miss DruTo. Louie Harrison
Madam cuttrclly, sanford and Wilson, and otl
en-, together with the Marine band, all t"ndn
"a mike one Of The most attractive and pleas
ing performances yrt given hy this poplili,
organization, The opening -ulc Of seats ffida
~ Droup's. iel PENNSYLVANIA avenue, wua IN
largest ever made here, the entire orchestra mn
the lnrgrr part oi the balance OF the hOus
hrup sold
Miss Anita Y. Ruthc, a ta.ntd Young lady
who has for SOME time past devoted her lcisur
time Ia dTalnatiCstudics, has been prevailed upu
hN her friends Ia appear IN public, and an untc
tulnnpnt has been arranged to take place on III
"a instant, ~ the National rifles Allnury, und'
ihr patronage Oi u number Ol prominent ludir
Anrhccllcnt programme has been provided,
Mudicsln viii appear AT Alhugh's Grand Opcl
House tho week oi February - with extra maj
, nee Tuesday tNH-hiugtuns birthday Thcropc
toirc for the week Is: Monday MARY stuart;
TUESDAY matinee. Twelfth Night" Tucs,ll
evening, "FrOn-FrOu;" Wednesday evening, -!
, You Like lt;" Thursday, Friday, and Snturd,
matinee. her new Play; "Ihc chouansi' sntu